ME-F Manual
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... speed/Memo holder 15 The shutter mode dial 16 Aperture setting 18 Auto focus (with SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm AUTO FOCUS ZOOM LENS) 19 TTL electronic focus (with regular SMC Pentax Interchangeable lenses) 30 Manual focus 38 Exposure on "Auto" 39 Auto exposure compensation 42 Manual ... Holding the camera 48 Unloading the film 49 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 50 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 51 Flash photography (with Pentax dedicated flash units) 52 Other flash units 53 Shooting pointers 54 Depth-of-field scale 56 Depth-of-field table 57 Using screw mount...
... speed/Memo holder 15 The shutter mode dial 16 Aperture setting 18 Auto focus (with SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm AUTO FOCUS ZOOM LENS) 19 TTL electronic focus (with regular SMC Pentax Interchangeable lenses) 30 Manual focus 38 Exposure on "Auto" 39 Auto exposure compensation 42 Manual ... Holding the camera 48 Unloading the film 49 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 50 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 51 Flash photography (with Pentax dedicated flash units) 52 Other flash units 53 Shooting pointers 54 Depth-of-field scale 56 Depth-of-field table 57 Using screw mount...
ME-F Manual
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...Control (TTL-EFC) System has improved focusing accuracy and convenience for everyone. Because the focus control is integrated into the camera body, the Pentax auto focus zoom is a truly unique camera which has a host of Electro Focus Photography! Your ME-F is more compact than the ...conventional external auto focusing systems for focus guidance with your regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, this system provides you with more accuracy and speed than ever before. When the ME-F is correct. When the ME-F...
...Control (TTL-EFC) System has improved focusing accuracy and convenience for everyone. Because the focus control is integrated into the camera body, the Pentax auto focus zoom is a truly unique camera which has a host of Electro Focus Photography! Your ME-F is more compact than the ...conventional external auto focusing systems for focus guidance with your regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, this system provides you with more accuracy and speed than ever before. When the ME-F is correct. When the ME-F...
ME-F Manual
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..., we've provided a "Quick Course" on pages 4 to first read the section which gives you are using. Also, it operates in conjunction with over 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, four dedicated flash units, and offers a wide range of the camera with the Auto Focus Lens is pertinent for the...
..., we've provided a "Quick Course" on pages 4 to first read the section which gives you are using. Also, it operates in conjunction with over 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, four dedicated flash units, and offers a wide range of the camera with the Auto Focus Lens is pertinent for the...
ME-F Manual
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green LED glows at base of viewfinder. • Press either focus button on lens. • Take photo when lens stops turning; UfF "/ 'D.' =le * • Set camera electro focus selector to ON. 21); AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm-70mm ZOOM LENS) PAGE 19 AUTO FOCUS • Insert the lens batteries (Page • Set the power switch to -2.8 • Center subject in split-image center spot of finder. • 6 Mount the lens. (Page 12).
green LED glows at base of viewfinder. • Press either focus button on lens. • Take photo when lens stops turning; UfF "/ 'D.' =le * • Set camera electro focus selector to ON. 21); AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm-70mm ZOOM LENS) PAGE 19 AUTO FOCUS • Insert the lens batteries (Page • Set the power switch to -2.8 • Center subject in split-image center spot of finder. • 6 Mount the lens. (Page 12).
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TTL ELECTRONIC FOCUS (WITH REGULAR SMC PENTAX INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES) PAGE 30 OFF \ • Set the focus selector to -2.8 for standard lens (for other lenses see Page 31). • Center the subject in the split image center spot of viewfinder. • Press shutter button partway to activate the finder display. • Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow. • Stop when the green LED lights. B 2 6 16 x.,15255123 21' le '1' '16 '11 11 8 5.E, 4 2.$ 2 1.4 7.
TTL ELECTRONIC FOCUS (WITH REGULAR SMC PENTAX INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES) PAGE 30 OFF \ • Set the focus selector to -2.8 for standard lens (for other lenses see Page 31). • Center the subject in the split image center spot of viewfinder. • Press shutter button partway to activate the finder display. • Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow. • Stop when the green LED lights. B 2 6 16 x.,15255123 21' le '1' '16 '11 11 8 5.E, 4 2.$ 2 1.4 7.
ME-F Manual
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... "M") normally flicker depending on four 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. Close the compartment cover and slide it in the chamber, with your Pentax ME-F operate on the operating modes; "UNDER" -
... "M") normally flicker depending on four 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. Close the compartment cover and slide it in the chamber, with your Pentax ME-F operate on the operating modes; "UNDER" -
ME-F Manual
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... lens may conveniently be rested on their side to avoid tumbling; In the dark when the red dots are the same for both regular SMC Pentax Lenses and the AF zoom lenses. (for screw-mount lenses, see , align the raised white node on the lens. • Seat the lens in the...
... lens may conveniently be rested on their side to avoid tumbling; In the dark when the red dots are the same for both regular SMC Pentax Lenses and the AF zoom lenses. (for screw-mount lenses, see , align the raised white node on the lens. • Seat the lens in the...
ME-F Manual
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As the shutter operates without batteries, it allows you to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). In this setting (See "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," page 51). "L" (Lock): Set the shutter dial to "L" and the shutter button ...
As the shutter operates without batteries, it allows you to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). In this setting (See "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," page 51). "L" (Lock): Set the shutter dial to "L" and the shutter button ...
ME-F Manual
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... systems, (the only size additions being a micro motor and a battery compartment). Also, be sure to offer. If you are focusing with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to fully realize the potential of your lens is more compact than with the auto focus lens, please read the manual focusing... simply pressing a button on the lens. Moreover, because the auto focus control is inside the camera, your ME-F camera. AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens allows you to the electronic focusing section (See page 30).
... systems, (the only size additions being a micro motor and a battery compartment). Also, be sure to offer. If you are focusing with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to fully realize the potential of your lens is more compact than with the auto focus lens, please read the manual focusing... simply pressing a button on the lens. Moreover, because the auto focus control is inside the camera, your ME-F camera. AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens allows you to the electronic focusing section (See page 30).
ME-F Manual
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..., replace all four with all four batteries immediately. (For TTL Electronic Focus, see page 30, for complete auto focus replace all other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. Do not mix brands and types, or old and new batteries (this instance replace all four batteries together with the TTL...
..., replace all four with all four batteries immediately. (For TTL Electronic Focus, see page 30, for complete auto focus replace all other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. Do not mix brands and types, or old and new batteries (this instance replace all four batteries together with the TTL...
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AFNTgx '\glotrountiocal 29 • AF ZOOM LENS CASE@ Case for carrying the 35mm75mm Zoom Lens together with your lens; AF ZOOM LENS FRONT CASE ig A specially designed case for carrying the AF 35mm-70mm zoom lens separately (optional). LENS HOOD@ An exclusive lens hood which screw to the threads on the front of the lens. (Optional) FILTERS@ Standard 58mm screw-in and 58mm SMC Pentax screw-in type filters are used in conjunction with the ME-F (Optional). with certain dark black and white filters, manual focus is required.
AFNTgx '\glotrountiocal 29 • AF ZOOM LENS CASE@ Case for carrying the 35mm75mm Zoom Lens together with your lens; AF ZOOM LENS FRONT CASE ig A specially designed case for carrying the AF 35mm-70mm zoom lens separately (optional). LENS HOOD@ An exclusive lens hood which screw to the threads on the front of the lens. (Optional) FILTERS@ Standard 58mm screw-in and 58mm SMC Pentax screw-in type filters are used in conjunction with the ME-F (Optional). with certain dark black and white filters, manual focus is required.
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... lit rooms. Be sure to read the instructions carefully so that focus is extremely accurate and can enjoy the benefit of over 30 regular SMC Pentax lenses, this system provides you with mount adapter K), you that focusing will become as easy and simple as possible. • 30 TTL ELECTRONIC... FOCUS If you are using the ME-F with regular SMC Pentax lenses (both bayonet K-mount lenses and screw-mount lenses with electronic focus guidance whereby you can obtain correct focus by simply turning the barrel in...
... lit rooms. Be sure to read the instructions carefully so that focus is extremely accurate and can enjoy the benefit of over 30 regular SMC Pentax lenses, this system provides you with mount adapter K), you that focusing will become as easy and simple as possible. • 30 TTL ELECTRONIC... FOCUS If you are using the ME-F with regular SMC Pentax lenses (both bayonet K-mount lenses and screw-mount lenses with electronic focus guidance whereby you can obtain correct focus by simply turning the barrel in...
ME-F Manual
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... - When the unit charges, the camera synchronize automatically for flash on . For Dedicated Auto Flash: Leave the shutter mode dial of the Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,* your photo, the camera reverts to the camera hotshoe. in use until the unit has recycled. automatic synchronization ...your ME-F offers the convenience of these are available -AF -200S, AF -160, AF -280T and AF080C Ring Light. • 52 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (With Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) O f' .F 'a T"X • • EF M r 2000 1000 500 122550X 60 30 15 When used with the unit and ...
... - When the unit charges, the camera synchronize automatically for flash on . For Dedicated Auto Flash: Leave the shutter mode dial of the Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,* your photo, the camera reverts to the camera hotshoe. in use until the unit has recycled. automatic synchronization ...your ME-F offers the convenience of these are available -AF -200S, AF -160, AF -280T and AF080C Ring Light. • 52 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (With Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) O f' .F 'a T"X • • EF M r 2000 1000 500 122550X 60 30 15 When used with the unit and ...
ME-F Manual
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... cord into the "X" synch terminal beside the lens mount. Ll 125N. X B. 53* IMPORTANT: Use of other than Pentax brand may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be taken. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite II, synchronize for flash by pressing the white button and setting the shutter mode dial to...
... cord into the "X" synch terminal beside the lens mount. Ll 125N. X B. 53* IMPORTANT: Use of other than Pentax brand may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be taken. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite II, synchronize for flash by pressing the white button and setting the shutter mode dial to...
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DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE: SMC PENTAX-M 50mm LENS Distance scale 1/1.4 1/2 f/2.8 1/4 1/5.6 f/8 1/11 1/16 f/22 Distance scale 1/1.4 1/2 1/2.8 1/4 1/5.6 1/8 1/11 1/16 I/22 0.45m 0.447 0.453 -21122 0.445 0.455 0.443 7- 0.458 0.461 -2:222 -11011:.24:2223223 0....
DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE: SMC PENTAX-M 50mm LENS Distance scale 1/1.4 1/2 f/2.8 1/4 1/5.6 f/8 1/11 1/16 f/22 Distance scale 1/1.4 1/2 1/2.8 1/4 1/5.6 1/8 1/11 1/16 I/22 0.45m 0.447 0.453 -21122 0.445 0.455 0.443 7- 0.458 0.461 -2:222 -11011:.24:2223223 0....
ME-F Manual
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... screw-mount lens. N-r-Aoc - =Or D 59. Turn the Mount Adaptor K counterclockwise until it out. 3. 2. Other screwmount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lens release lever C) on the camera body plays no part at all. Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body...
... screw-mount lens. N-r-Aoc - =Or D 59. Turn the Mount Adaptor K counterclockwise until it out. 3. 2. Other screwmount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lens release lever C) on the camera body plays no part at all. Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body...
ME-F Manual
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... have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop -down metering system. requires stop-down metering system must be used. :ow • 61• Use of the lens which couples with ...
... have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop -down metering system. requires stop-down metering system must be used. :ow • 61• Use of the lens which couples with ...
ME-F Manual
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... not using it against anything solid. CAMERA MAINTENANCE CLEANING: • Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and filters as clean as possible to an authorized Pentax service center.
... not using it against anything solid. CAMERA MAINTENANCE CLEANING: • Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and filters as clean as possible to an authorized Pentax service center.
ME-F Manual
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... meter coupling range of yoru ME-F assures accurate exposure reading over a broad range of for example, it would be at 1/500th second; With the SMC Pentax AF zoom with the f/1.4 50mm standard lens it extends from EV-0 (f/1.4 at 1/1000th second). You can calculate what the working EV range of shutter speed...
... meter coupling range of yoru ME-F assures accurate exposure reading over a broad range of for example, it would be at 1/500th second; With the SMC Pentax AF zoom with the f/1.4 50mm standard lens it extends from EV-0 (f/1.4 at 1/1000th second). You can calculate what the working EV range of shutter speed...
ME-F Manual
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Pentax KF-Mount (accepts K -Mount Lenses, and KF-mount AF lens). SMC Pentax AF Zoom 35mm-70mm f/2.8, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.2, M 50mm f/1.4, M 50mm f/1.7, M 50mm f/2, M 40mm f/2.8. Seiko MFC-E2 vertical -run metal focal plane shutter; electronic manual speeds from 1/2000th second ...to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake warning (1/30th to 4 sec.); mechanical self-timer with Pentax AF-160, AF-200S, AF-280T, AF 080C); Automatic at 14 viewfinder settings; flash synch/ready indication, Auto/electro "in finder indicate ...
Pentax KF-Mount (accepts K -Mount Lenses, and KF-mount AF lens). SMC Pentax AF Zoom 35mm-70mm f/2.8, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.2, M 50mm f/1.4, M 50mm f/1.7, M 50mm f/2, M 40mm f/2.8. Seiko MFC-E2 vertical -run metal focal plane shutter; electronic manual speeds from 1/2000th second ...to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake warning (1/30th to 4 sec.); mechanical self-timer with Pentax AF-160, AF-200S, AF-280T, AF 080C); Automatic at 14 viewfinder settings; flash synch/ready indication, Auto/electro "in finder indicate ...